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Chunky Potato-Leek Soup with Kale

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INGREDIENTS:Chunky Potato-Leek Soup with Kale
1 tablespoon very thinly sliced green onion tops
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. leeks (white and pale green parts), well rinsed and chopped
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice, divided
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
4 thin lemon slices, seeded

DIRECTIONS:
In a pot add 2 chopped potatoes and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes. In a pan saute the onion and garlic, about 15 minutes over medium heat. Chop leeks while the potatoes boil and the onion sautes. Drain potatoes and add back into pot over medium heat. Add leeks, 4 cups broth and ginger. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let mixture cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Spoon potatoes and leeks into a food processor. Process until very smooth, stopping to scrape down side of work bowl as necessary. Return soup to saucepan. Bring to simmer, add remaining chopped potato and stir in kale. Ladle into bowls. Garnish each with lemon slices and green onions if desired.

SERVING SIZE: 4 servings

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories……….253
Total Fat……..0.5 g
Cholesterol….0 mg
Sodium…………665 mg
Potassium……1367 mg
Total Carbs….56 mg
Protein…………8 g

NOTES: If you have the time or you have some in your freezer, you can use self made vegetable broth. I usually end up taking a short cut and using Knorr Vegetable Bouillon.

SOURCE: Vegetarian Times

Singapore Noodles

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Ingredients
1 lb. dry vermicelli pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 onion, sliced thin
2 carrots, sliced thin (optional)
2 celery stalks, sliced thin (optional)
1 Cup bean sprouts
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp. soy sauce (low sodium)
3 Tbsp. curry powder
1/4 Cup water

Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the vermicelli noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. In a high sided pan or wok heat the oil. Add the chicken and garlic and cook until the chicken is browned. Reduce the heat to medium-low add the onion, carrots and water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and green onions.

Mix in the soy sauce, curry powder and bean sprouts. Stir until the dish is blended and hot, cook for 5-7 minutes. Toss in the noodles and serve with a chili sauce or soy sauce.

Notes
I know I was looking for the proverbial “needle in a haystack” went I searched the Internet for a recipe for Singapore Noodles, which is Asian for “clean out the fridge.” I am quite spoiled because of the dish that is served in Oakland at Phnom Penh. He makes an outstanding noodle dish with chicken, add some of this signature chili sauce and it’s a dish to die for. My attempt didn’t come close to what they serve, but in a pinch it works. Unfortunately I have yet to duplicate the chili sauce, nonetheless this is still good, either as a side dish or a main course.

You can serve this dish meatless or add pork, shrimp or beef if desired. I prefer chicken in my Singapore Noodles. You can also add or delete any of the above vegetables depending on what you have in your refrigerator. I prefer my noodles with bean sprouts, firm tofu and green onions and a crushed peanut topping. Experiment and see what works best for you.

Blue Cheese Slaw

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Ingredients
1 egg
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar (or cider vinegar)
2 Cups peanut oil (substitute vegetable or olive)
1 ounce Maytag blue cheese
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
3 green onions, sliced thin
1/2 Maytag blue cheese, crumbled

Directions
In a food processor combine the egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and vinegar. Puree for about 30 second and then slow add the peanut oil. Season with salt and pepper and add the Maytag blue cheese, process for another 10-15 more seconds. Push the mayonnaise through a fine mesh strainer (optional).

Toss the cabbage with enough mayonnaise to coat. Add half of the green onions and a 1/4 cup of the crumbled blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Serve with your favorite entree.

Notes
The original recipe came from the Food Network and was served with BBQ Shrimp. Never have I actually strained my mayonnaise mixture through mesh, I would add it to the cabbage (pre-shredded package), toss well and add the blue cheese and green onions.